NY Comedy Festival
Let’s face it, you need some laughs after waiting in line at the polls. You’ve heard enough about economic bailouts, a $10 billion a month war, and record job losses…for now at least! So take a break and head over to the NY Comedy Festival. Held from Nov. 5-9 at various locations around the city, this year marks its 5th year anniversary promising a high-profile lineup of performers including Frank Caliendo, Louis C.K., Craig Ferguson, Carlos Mencia, Joel McHale, Tracy Morgan, B.J. Novak, Brian Regan, Sarah Silverman and Katt Williams. Panel discussions will include writers from "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" and "Late Night With Conan O’Brien." Schedule features the following:
11/5 – F.U.C.T. (Fordham University Comedy Troupe), the Web Video Cram-Off, We Have a Winner, Frank Caliendo Live, Stand-Up for Heroes, New York’s Funniest Stand-Up Competition Finals
11/6 – MySpace Secret Stand-Up Show, the Best Sketch in New York Showcase, Jo Koy Live, Katt Williams, Louis CK: They’re With Me, Sherri Shepherd & Friends
11/7 – Tony Approved, Judy Gold is Mommy Queerest, An Evening with Craig Ferguson, Writers Speak! A Potentially Regrettable Evening with the Writers of The Daily Show, Susie Essman, Carlos Mencia: At Close Range, Mike Birbiglia: Sleepwalk with Me, the Luis Jimenez Freak Show
11/8 – Deconstructing Conan: A Panel Discussion with the Emmy Award Winning Writers of NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Joel McHale, Tracy Morgan: Coming Back Home, Sarah Silverman and Friends, Susie Essman, Mike Birbiglia: Sleepwalk with Me
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